Summary

Kirsten was born and raised in Carlsbad, CA. She moved to Charleston in 2008 to attend the Medical University of South Carolina and pursue a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She has been working as a physician assistant specializing in spine care since 2011.



Kirsten currently lives in Charleston with her husband and 2 young boys. She enjoys traveling, cooking and eating out at new restaurants around town. When the weather is nice, she enjoys being outside and going to the beach with her family.



2008-2010 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

2023-2024 Health Coach Certificate
Institute of Integrative Nutrition

2020 Plant Based Nutrition Certificate
eCornell University

2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
University of San Diego



Board Certifications and Associations

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
NCCPA Board Certification

Quick Facts

  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

MUSC Health Spine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Building BMount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kirsten Dawson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Absolute Total Care (NEIC)
  • Absolute Total Care Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Aetna (Managed Choice)
  • Aetna (Open Choice)
  • Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)
  • AllWell by Absolute Total Care
  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care\xa0(Marketplace)
  • BCBS Blue Essentials\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Blue Option\xa0(Marketplace)
  • Blue Choice Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice HealthCare (Group Health Plan)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Coventry
  • Employers Health Network (EHN)
  • First Choice VIP Care Plus Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)
  • First Health
  • Great West Healthcare (Part of Cigna now)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (through March 31 2025)
  • Medcost
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthy Connections Prime Dual Medicare/Medicaid Plan
  • Tricare
  • United HealthCare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kirsten Dawson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kirsten Dawson has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Physical Medicine/rehab Spec
  • Physician Assistant

Certifications, License, & Education

Kirsten Dawson holds an expired medical license in the state of South Carolina.

Medical License

Physician Assistant with an expired medical license in the state of South Carolina that expired in 2025.

NPI Number

Kirsten Dawson's NPI number is 1194015156.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kirsten Dawson's office located?
Kirsten Dawson's office is located at 1122 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Building B, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464.
What languages does Kirsten Dawson speak?
Kirsten Dawson speaks English.
Which hospitals is Kirsten Dawson affiliated with?
Kirsten Dawson is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center.
Does Kirsten Dawson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Kirsten Dawson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Kirsten Dawson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Kirsten Dawson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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